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September 2026
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Foreign TradeNo RCMC needed for export consignments with FOB value up to ₹3 lakh: DGFT Notification No. 36/2026-27 amends FTP para 2.57
No RCMC up to ₹3 lakh FOBReliefDGFT has inserted sub-paragraph (c) in paragraph 2.57 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023: the requirement of a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate or a Certificate of Registration does not apply to an export consignment whose FOB value does not exceed ₹3,00,000. The change has immediate effect from 15 September 2026.
August 2026
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Foreign TradeOne Star Export House status on two years’ performance out of three; Diamond Imprest para drops Compensation Cess reference — DGFT Notifications 33/2026-27 and 32/2026-27
Two out of three yearsReliefTwo amendments to the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 dated 21 August 2026. Para 1.25(d) now lets an applicant (other than Gems & Jewellery) get One Star Export House status with export performance in any two of the three preceding financial years. Para 4.63 on Diamond Imprest Authorisation no longer refers to Compensation Cess, which stands discontinued from 1 February 2026.
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Foreign TradeExport proceeds can be realised in any foreign currency or in Indian Rupees; rupee realisations get FTP benefits — Paras 2.52 and 2.53 amended by DGFT Notification 30/2026-27
Rupee exports get FTP benefitsRule changeDGFT has rewritten Paras 2.52 and 2.53 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023. Export contracts and invoices (other than with ACU member countries) may be denominated in foreign currency or Indian Rupees, and proceeds realised in either. Exports realised in rupees through rupee accounts of non-residents qualify for export benefits and export obligation, at par with foreign currency.
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Foreign TradeDGFT advisory asks exporters, banks and ECGC to exercise heightened vigilance with two Thimphu-based firms: Trade Notice 19/2026-27 under para 8.07(d) of FTP 2023
Advisory: 2 Bhutanese firmsClarifiedDGFT has issued a precautionary advisory under para 8.07(d) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 against two Bhutanese entities — M/s Legoy Powersports and M/s Druk A-Z Store, both of Thimphu — after a complaint could not be resolved for want of response. EPCs, Regional Authorities, ECGC and AD banks are advised to exercise enhanced caution and due diligence.
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Foreign TradeE-commerce exports get an inventory model: DGFT notifies the Exporter-on-Record framework; sellers to be paid within 7 days
Paid within 7 daysNew facilityNotification 27/2026-27 adds an Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Facilitation Framework to the Foreign Trade Policy 2023. A registered Exporter-on-Record buys Indian-origin goods from sellers against confirmed export orders, holds them only for export, and passes on the export benefits.
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